Foundation
We offer services for residential and commercial clients who are developing a new building or have found faulty foundational issues on their property. Equipped with a team of engineers and architects with 25 years of experience, we can help build or restore your property to a secure and functional condition - away from bowing, settling, or any other foundational damages.
Our Foundation Services
Foundation Bolting • Earthquake Retrofitting • Soft Story Reinforcement • Cripple Wall Bracing
Strengthen Your Property
Buildings rely on a solid foundation, and any issue with your property’s foundation can pose as danger to the building and its surroundings.
Our team can help run tests and assessments to secure and retrofit dangerous structures.
A few variables of our assessments are
—Current condition of structure and foundation
— Improper original construction
— Physical locations of structure ex. hillside, near a lake or ocean, valley floor
—Ground shifting events, un-repaired earthquake damages
—Improper previous earthquake retrofitting
TIPS
Check to see if you have a problem with your foundation by placing a small ball on any corner of your house. If the ball rolls there are foundational issues.
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If you feel the doors in your house are not closing properly, it is a sign to run assessments
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Avoid cosmetic repairs when you see cracks in your home, your house may need foundation restoration before any regular repairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I fix my foundation if it looks fine?
Although cosmetically your building might look fine, overtime the foundation may begin to weaken and be prone to irreversible damages. The safety of your structure and your surroundings is highly important. Assessments can help to see if your building is in need of foundational repair.
Why does my property seem uneven?
Often times you may see cosmetic changes occur such as crooked floor or uneven walls due to poor structural joints, insufficient steel reinforcements, or poor material quality. This type of issue can lead to structural instability and slowly make your building unsafe. Regular cosmetic repairs may not help with the appearance of your property until the foundation is repaired.
